Self-employed in finance and property investment since 1990, John has been an ACT member since 1995 and has been an ACT candidate for Epsom, a board member and ACT Treasurer. John was also the Epsom Campaign Manager at the 2005 election and Campaign Manager for the 2008 election.

Probably best-known for his campaign against the Electoral Finance Act as the founder of the Freedom of Speech Trust, John is also a member of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants, the NZ Institute of Directors and an associate member of the NZ Business Roundtable.

John is also involved in the community as a Trustee of the Auckland Philharmonia Foundation and the Otahuhu College Foundation and with the Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland and the Ronald McDonald House Fundraising Project.

Parliamentary

Portfolios

Electoral
RMA
Housing
Transport
Energy (Electricity)
Ethnic Affairs
Fisheries
Communications And IT
Tourism
Broadcasting
Arts, Culture And Heritage
Economic Development
Associate Finance

Select Committees

Finance And Expenditure
Commerce
Parliamentary Service